Tag: SBA
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Post-Crisis Small Business Bank Lending at a Slow Crawl
A recent report from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Office of Advocacy assesses changes in bank lending to small businesses in comparison to levels during the financial crisis. Following a review of banks of varying sizes and financial health, findings reveal a slow recovery in the small business loan market and a more pronounced…
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SBA Welcomes Kathleen McShane
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the appointment of Kathleen McShane as Assistant Administrator of their Office of Women’s Business Ownership. In this position, she will manage efforts to increase the growth of women-owned businesses.
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November 24, 2017 Deadline for Hurricane Irma Disaster Assistance – No Application Costs – No Payments for One Full Year!
At absolutely no cost to apply, no payments for the first year, and an interest rate as low as 1.75 percent, Florida residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Irma are encouraged to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance. For those impacted by natural disasters, the SBA offers low-interest loans to homeowners, businesses…
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Jumpstarting Your Career & Business in the Housing Ecosystem
As a professional in the housing ecosystem, it is crucial to think outside the box and utilize the resources at your disposal to grow and advance your business and career. Analyzing your market, familiarizing yourself with the competition and crafting a superior business plan are great first steps, but pioneering decisions are what will make…
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Newsletter: New SBA Lending Tool – NAWRB WOSB Award Winners – FHFA Foreclosure Preventions
NAWRB is the Women’s and Small Business Validator: Collaboration, Influence, Access and Opportunities (#CIAO). To find out how you can get involved, contact NAWRB at (949) 559-9800 and info@www.nawrb.com or visit www.NAWRB.com.
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NAWRB Adds New Pillar to Small Business Sustainability Care Package
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) announces the expansion of its Small Business Sustainability Care Package with a fifth pillar, Small Claims Accountability. In December 2016, NAWRB released the Small Business Sustainability Care Package to provide accountability and sustainability to the 30 million small businesses across the nation. As small business…
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LIVE Updates: 2017 NAWRB Conference – Know Your Rights and Resources
With limited resources, it is crucial for small business owners to know their rights and resources, to be able to identify a streamlined course of action when an issue arises. Sharon Asar, Deputy Ombudsman, CFPB Ombudsman’s Office and Philip D. Lovas, Regional Advocate – SBA Region IX, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…
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NAWRB Nominee City Girl Prepper Advances to Semi-Final Round in InnovateHER Challenge
We are excited to announce that NAWRB’s nominee for the InnovateHER Challenge, City Girl Prepper, is one of the six local winners advancing to the semi-final round! City Girl Prepper is helping women to be prepared for everyday disruptions and disasters with ready-made emergency kits and gear designed for women and their families. City Girl…
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Putting Tools in the Hands of Women Entrepreneurs
At the Small Business Administration, we recognize that helping small women-owned businesses is critical to our economy. Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing segments. In fact, from 2002 to 2007, the growth of women-owned firms outpaced firms owned by men at a rate of 4-to-1. The impact women-owned businesses have on our economy…
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SBA Seeking Funding Proposals for Entrepreneurship Training for Service Members, Military Spouses and Veterans
Today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a release inviting funding proposals from state, local and tribal government agencies, institutions of higher learning and non-profit organizations to “provide ‘Boots to Business’ entrepreneurship training to service members, military spouses, and veterans.” The SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) is hosting the competition, which will…